Peter Mercurio
About Peter Mercurio
Peter Mercurio is the Senior Director of Pricing & Portfolio Optimization at CIBC, with extensive experience in quantitative analytics, optimization, pricing, and credit risk.
Current Position at CIBC
Peter Mercurio currently serves as the Senior Director, Pricing & Portfolio Optimization at CIBC. Since 2022, he has been leading initiatives in pricing and portfolio strategies. His role focuses on optimizing pricing models and managing the overall portfolio strategy, contributing to the company's financial objectives.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Peter Mercurio has held several positions at CIBC. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Director of Pricing Optimization, where he was responsible for developing and implementing pricing models aimed at enhancing profitability. Before that, he served as the Director of Optimization Model Development from 2019 to 2020, focusing on the development of optimization models to support various business functions. Earlier in his career, he was a Risk Analyst in Market Risk Management from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Specializations
Peter Mercurio has an extensive educational background. He holds a PhD in Statistics from York University, focusing on portfolio optimization. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) in Combinatorics & Optimization from the University of Waterloo. Additionally, he has achieved certificates in Executive Leadership and MBA Essentials from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. His education underpins his expertise in quantitative analytics, optimization, pricing, and credit risk.
Publications and Research
Peter Mercurio has contributed to the field of portfolio optimization through his research and publications. He has published three articles that explore practical applications of portfolio optimization. His work is recognized for its practical implications and has contributed to advancing the knowledge in quantitative analytics and optimization.
Professional Experience in Financial Institutions
Throughout his career, Peter Mercurio has accumulated diverse experience in various financial institutions. He has worked at BMO as a Business Analyst in Product Pricing & Analytics from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he held a role at Economical Insurance as a Rate Analyst in Actuarial Services from 2004 to 2005. His career also includes experience at Enercare Inc., where he worked as an Install Planner in Operations from 2003 to 2004.